The geothermal project Polanen has officially begun providing heat to greenhouse growers in the Westland region of the Netherlands. This project represents another advancement in the region's energy transition, with geothermal energy playing a growing role in reducing dependence on. read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

India's Nashik onion market is experiencing typical fluctuations, with red onion exports remaining stable due to demand from the Gulf and Asia, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being sold at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, recovering from last week's low of USD 9-14." read more

At Goertz Asperges in Maria Hoop, preparations for the asparagus season are in full swing. "We now have two-thirds of our acreage covered with black foil. We expect to harvest the first asparagus around 20th March. The remaining acreage will be harvested later in April," says. read more

Nowa badania przeglądowe przeprowadzone przez Cranfield University i opublikowane w czasopiśmie Agricultural Water Management oceniły wydajność środowiskową jabłek w łańcuchu dostaw w Wielkiej Brytanii między 2016 a 2025 rokiem. Badanie przeanalizowało emisje gazów cieplarnianych i wpływy deficytu niebieskiej wody, porównując. read more

The Eisberg Group, which is a part of the Bell Food Group, has recently undergone a significant strategic realignment in 2025. This included selling its production facilities in Eastern Europe and refocusing its efforts on its core DACH markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). As part of this reorganization, former CFO Tobias Wölfle assumed the role of CEO. read more

The Sassy harvest has started in Nelson, while at Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere. The Royal Gala harvest will begin in about a week's time. Simon Easton from the company mentioned, "Growing conditions have been good. We had beneficial rains in January, and the fruit looks clean, but we have not, as." read more

"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are": this aphorism also works when applied to the shopping cart of Italians. Because behind their purchasing preferences - not only for fruits and vegetables - we can see the evolution of consumption, which today becomes the basis of any supply chain strategy. read more

Owoce i warzywa sprzedawane luzem w Polsce od 17 lutego będą musiały wyświetlać flagę kraju pochodzenia zgodnie z nowymi krajowymi przepisami mającymi na celu zwiększenie przejrzystości rynku, poinformowała agencja informacyjna Qazinform. Wymóg dotyczy świeżych produktów i bananów oferowanych bez opakowań,... read more

With Ramadan approaching, dates are making their way back to market stalls, bazaars, and supermarket shelves across Turkey. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, the demand for dates is increasing, as shown by both import and export numbers, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

During the Valentine's season, Kempegowda International Airport shipped over 60 million rose stems weighing more than 2,700 tonnes to 26 international destinations, as officials reported on Tuesday. The facility is operated by Bangalore International Airport. read more

On the occasion of the Olympics, Esselunga, as an official partner, has created a truly brilliant on-air campaign. To showcase itself as a brand close to everyday life, the supermarket chain has focused on an evocative and effective commercial: the story of a girl who, while shopping with her mother, read more

Over the past two or three seasons, a "new" exotic fruit has taken the fresh produce market by storm: dates. New, not because it was unknown, but rather because it was ignored by the general public and non-specialist professionals. The date market was only really busy just before Ramadan, as read more

Blueberry production in Poland, as well as worldwide, changes from season to season. Alongside technical and cultivation issues, there is a continuous search for better and more adapted varieties to the conditions. Experts at the Blueberry Factory 2025

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W ciągu ostatnich tygodni silne opady deszczu oraz powodzie dotknęły duże obszary południowej Europy. Półwysep Iberyjski, w tym wybrzeże portugalskie, został szczególnie dotknięty. "W naszych operacjach rolniczych na umowę tam też jest bardzo mokro. Jednakże, według prognozy pogody, powinno być" read more

At Macfrut 2026, the Healthy Food Area expands its offerings and triples the options for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The themed areas... read more

The Australian macadamia industry is launching a new project aimed at strengthening its position in key export markets, including the USA, Germany, and China. Funded by Hort Innovation and delivered by NielsenIQ, the initiative will provide quarterly retail data designed to support this effort. read more

ILIP will be participating in MyPlant & Garden. The company will have a dedicated space showcasing their HortiPack range, which consists of professional solutions for nurseries. During the event, ILIP will be highlighting two of its key innovations. The first one is the new eco-hobby plug tray line, which is available with 1, 4, read more

Doświadczenie producenta winogron deserowych Nikolai Susan z wioski Ursoaia, w dystrykcie Cahul, pokazuje, że bezpośrednie eksporty do Unii Europejskiej są osiągalne nawet dla małych i średnich rolników, o ile współpracują i otrzymują profesjonalne wsparcie. Gospodarstwo rodzinne "Nikolai Ștefan" read more

The Egyptian carrot season has begun with much lower volumes compared to last season, a decrease in production that is being linked to a drop in European demand over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, Egyptian exporters anticipate an improvement in demand from Europe this season. Mohamed Maatouk, the founder, read more